Sam Oliver, B.A. Psychology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Divinity

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Sam Oliver, Quick Facts

Main Areas: Grief Counseling, Spirituality, Religion
Best Sellers: What the Dying Teach Us: Lessons on Living
Career Focus: Author, Speaker, Writer, Hospice Chaplain
Affiliation: Hospice

Sam has cared for the needs of the dying in palliative care for over 21 years. During that time, Sam has served as the Chair, and now, Co-Chair of the Hospice Ethics Committee at the Hospice Care Center of VNS in Akron, Ohio. He has served several years as a State Continuing Education Chairperson for the Association of Professional Chaplains. For well over a decade, Sam has been an active editorial review board member and contributing writer for Healing Ministry Journal, The Journal of Terminal Oncology, and The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.

Sam began his speaking about spiritual care over 16 years ago and continues to speak at public engagements on the local, national, and international levels. He has spoken at several college campuses and keynoted at several Hospice Conferences. His first book of four "What the Dying Teach Us: Lessons on Living" is a Doubleday Book Club, One Spirit, and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization selection.

Sam's undergraduate study was at Georgetown College with a B.A. in Psychology. He received his Master of Divinity @ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky with an emphasis in the Pastor/Teacher track. In 2003, Sam Oliver finished his post-graduate certificate in Healthcare Ethics through Rush University in Chicago, IL. Presently, Reverend Doctor Samuel Lee Oliver is the Chaplain at the Hospice Care Center of VNS in Akron, Ohio.

Other Programs & Highlights

Sam has had several TV and Radio Interviews throughout his career that makes him an interesting speaker in his field.

Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Sam Oliver,

"When you follow your soul's intentions, you are fulfilling your purpose in life." by Sam Oliver

This brief video is about following your soul's intentions. Just follow the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcamzgxD7C8

"Follow Your Dreams, Your Soul knows the Way." by Sam Oliver

The video below is on "How a Miracle Happens" Just follow the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs2tHyshbFI

Getting Started With Sam Oliver,

Dying people have much to teach us about living in soul. I have witnessed people of all races, ages, genders, and sexual orientation let go of the life they have come to know. One thing becomes clear "everyone learns to love the life they have been given."

When a dying person enjoys or is saddened by the past constitution of their life, he/she reaches deep within themselves to find meaning, hope, and unconditional love. Despite our humanness, we have an inherent need to bless what has given us experience within the expressions of our lives. This is the level of soul care "not made with human hands." It is the heart of creation, and perhaps, the heart of God.